I really detest government intrusion into so much of our lives, but I think one small, simple law could fix much of the Microsoft fear-mongering and strong arm tactics that they use.
Require ALL software vendors to have a prominent, clear, window message option to disable ALL self-reporting options and apps. When the user selects this option, not 1 bit of data will be uploaded to the vendor. Violation of this law is a $500,000 fine per violation.
Why would the guys who write laws male one prohibiting the use tools from doing their bidding? Seems like mixed messages.